Concerning the 2025 season, A’ja Wilson sits in first place in defensive rebounds with 316. In the runner up spot is Alyssa Thomas, collecting a DRB total of 280. Having a total of 278, Azura Stevens is holding on to the third position. With the fourth and fifth spot are Kiki Iriafen (262) in addition to Aliyah Boston (254).
2023 WNBA Defensive Rebounds Leaders
| DRB Rank | Player | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | A’ja Wilson | 316 |
| 2nd | Alyssa Thomas | 280 |
| 3rd | Azura Stevens | 278 |
| 4th | Kiki Iriafen | 262 |
| 5th | Aliyah Boston | 254 |
| 6th | Angel Reese | 254 |
| 7th | Nneka Ogwumike | 250 |
| 8th | Dearica Hamby | 236 |
| 9th | Kamilla Cardoso | 223 |
| 10th | Jonquel Jones | 206 |
| 11th | Natasha Howard | 204 |
| 12th | Naz Hillmon | 202 |
| 13th | Jessica Shepard | 201 |
| 14th | Aneesah Morrow | 198 |
| 15th | Courtney Williams | 193 |
| 16th | Allisha Gray | 187 |
| 17th | Ezi Magbegor | 187 |
| 18th | Tina Charles | 186 |
| 19th | Shakira Austin | 185 |
| 20th | Brionna Jones | 183 |
| 21st | Myisha Hines-Allen | 182 |
| 22nd | Napheesa Collier | 179 |
| 23rd | Satou Sabally | 177 |
| 24th | Breanna Stewart | 172 |
| 25th | Brittney Griner | 167 |
| 26th | Gabby Williams | 165 |
| 27th | NaLyssa Smith | 157 |
| 28th | Sabrina Ionescu | 155 |
| 29th | Janelle Salaun | 151 |
| 30th | Alanna Smith | 149 |
